Most musical instruments are omens of harmony and hap- piness.

Hear an accordion and if it sounds sad then you must expect some sadness though not for long. If it sounds bright and lively then a social whirl is on the horizon. Play the accordion and your love affairs look good.

Bagpipes can signify loss of money. But if you are playing them it shows you are greatly loved. And if you see others playing them someone is going to ask you to marry him. Och aye!.

Play the banjo and it’s a sign of poverty to come. But if you see others strumming, then joy will be yours.

Hear a bugle and you can expect good news from a dis- tance. Play it and your hard work will be rewarded.

Put new strings on a cello and good news is on the way. Play it with a broken string and there will be a bust-up in your love life.

See a choir in church and a few frustrations are on the way. Somewhere else, and good news is round the comer.

Attend a concert and you’ll get some surprise good news. But if you don’t enjoy it then it’s a sign of illness.

Hear a flute play and happy times are ahead in the house- hold. Dream of playing it yourself and your love life could prove embarrassing.

Play the guitar and it’s a sign you are being a bit unreliable lately. Try and be a bit more stable. Hear someone else play it and your problems will come to a quick conclusion.

Buying or playing a harmonica says money is on its way to you. Hear one and a fight is brewing – probably in the family.

Hear a hup played and good times are coming. But if the instrument has a broken string you could be in for a rough time. See yourself playing it and it’s a warning not to be so trusting.

You’ll soon be caught up in a social whirl if you hear a horn.

Don’t get involved with community affairs you can’t handle if you hear jazz. It may feel good to be voted chairman at that local meeting but it could cause you money worries.

Hear a musical jingle and a harmless flirtation is just round the comer. Jingling bells signify social activity.

Cut down your favourite vice, be it smoking, drinking or even the opposite sex if you see kettlednuns. It isn’t doing you any good. A lovely lute predicts a lingering love affair. Or good news from an absent friend.

Enjoy opera and it reveals you are deceiving someone. If you get caught – and you surely will – the blushes will be yours, I’m afraid. Use open glasses and you will have to defend your reputation.

An ancient organ shows there are grounds for new hope in your love life. A modern electric one predicts an unexpected income. See an organ in church and long-term plans will have to be revised. Play an organ and a problem that has troubled you for quite a while is about to be solved.

Play the piano and all your hopes will succeed. Unless it’s out of tune in which case you must expect some difficulties. Shift a piano and you will achieve something solid. Tune one and good news is coming.

Sing and though you may be cheerful at the moment worr- ies are right around the corner. Still, they won’t last long.

That decision you’ve been putting off will have to be made if you see a string quartet. Play in one and you will lose out at work.

Play a tambourine and a shock rumour is about to reach your ears. Try to find out the truth. Otherwise this instru- ment predicts a nice surprise.

See or hear a trumpet and you are about to accomplish something you never thought possible.

See a violin out of tune or with a broken string, and a row with your partner is on the horizon. Otherwise your social life will flow smoothly.

Important news is on the way if you hear a xylophone. See yourself playing and it is a warning to avoid your rivals.

Lots of outings are on the cards if you see a zither. You’re sure to be a social success.